Chicago Electric 96157 Automobile Battery Charger User Manual


 
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For emergency use only. 18. Do not use this system in the place of a vehicle battery.
Only use to jump start the vehicle.
Lead acid batteries generate additional hydrogen gas when charging. 19. Hydro-
gen gas is explosive. Only use the Jump-start System in a well-ventilated area. Do
not allow smoking in the area.
Never exceed the maximum charging time of the Power Pack. 20. Maximum AC
charge time is 48 hours. Maximum DC charge time is 24 hours.
SERVICE
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or main-1.
tenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions 2.
in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use of un-
authorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any
parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the
cover of this manual as soon as possible.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to
the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
Charging the Power Pack
Note: Before initial use, it is necessary to completely charge the Power Pack. Initial
charge time when using an AC outlet is 48 hours. Initial charge time when using a
DC outlet is 24 hours. Always charge on concrete or tile, not on surfaces that are
flammable or surfaces that could get heat damaged.
Press and hold the Battery Status Button (23) on the front of the unit to check the 1.
battery power level: 13 - 15 Volts is ready for use, 12 Volts needs to be charged,
less than 12 Volts should be charged immediately.
Turn the Jump-start Power Switch (18) on the back of the unit to the “OFF” posi-2.
tion.